What 'Outstanding' looks like

Care Quality Commission · awarded 17 March 2025 · delivered in England

Who

Buyer	Care Quality Commission Newcastle
Supplier	The King's Fund
Category	services
Classification	Social research services CPV 79315000
Notice published	23 March 2025

What it is for

This is a Contract Award Notice The Care Quality Commission (CQC) require the services of a 3rd party to Improve our understanding of what 'outstanding' looks like in health and social care providers by providing a set of principles about what makes something 'outstanding'. This needs to be at a level that is specific enough for practical application for CQC operational colleagues and its regulated providers. This research also needs to explore applicability of the principles of outstanding to Local Authorities. This procurement was undertaken through the CQC Research and Evaluation Framework Lot 1 - Research Partner following the Direct Award process. The Contract is awarded for an initial period of 5 months with an option to extend for up to 3 months. Total Awarded Value is maximum of all charges including any optional contract extensions. Contract Reference: CQC EP&S 097

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